The maps displayed through the Maps JavaScript API contain UI elements to allow user … See more

By default, all the controls disappear if the map is too small (200x200px). You can override this behavior by explicitly setting the control to be visible. See Adding Controls to … See more

You may wish to turn off the API's default UI buttons entirely. To do so, set the map's disableDefaultUI property (within the MapOptions object) to true. This property disables an… See more

Several controls are configurable, allowing you to alter their behavior or change their appearance. The Map Type control, for example, may appear as a horizontal bar or a dropdow… See more

As well as modifying the style and position of existing API controls, you can create your own controls to handle interaction with the user. Controls are stationary widgets which float … See more